Thief River Falls Court Rounds Up: Assault, DUI, and Traffic Violations Lead to Sentences and Fines

Robert Joel Narvaiz, 24: Received a stay of adjudication for felony second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon. Narvaiz is on supervised probation for five years, with a $500 fine, and is prohibited from possessing firearms, ammunition, or explosives. Maria Lyolibeth Rodriguez Centeno, 28: Fined $460 for obstructing the legal process. She was sentenced to 364… Continue reading Thief River Falls Court Rounds Up: Assault, DUI, and Traffic Violations Lead to Sentences and Fines

Motorist Cited for Multiple Violations After Losing Branches from Trailer

Chad Mitchell Beito

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – On July 23 at 12:43 p.m., the sheriff’s office received a report that a motorist was losing branches out of a trailer near the intersection of 140th Avenue Northeast and 150th Street Northeast. Chad Mitchell Beito, 46, no city listed, has been cited for driving after revocation, no proof of… Continue reading Motorist Cited for Multiple Violations After Losing Branches from Trailer

Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations

Becker County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – Steffan Levis Peters, 37, of rural Osage, has been sentenced in Becker County District Court for misdemeanor domestic assault. Peters faced a felony third-degree assault charge, which was dropped in a plea agreement. The incident occurred on February 11, 2024, when deputies responded to a domestic disturbance at Peters’ residence.… Continue reading Steffan Levis Peters Sentenced for Domestic Assault and Related Violations

Recent Cases in Thief River Falls: Felony Charges and Traffic Violations 7-23-2024

Thief River Falls Police Department Cases Jennifer Rae Fleck, 43, Bemidji Charge: Felony theft Sentence: Stay of adjudication, $125 fine, supervised probation for five years, must complete all Minnesota Gambling Assessment recommendations including aftercare services, prohibition on firearms, ammunition, or explosives possession, provide a DNA sample, $3,588.25 in restitution. Brandon Louis Housey, 31, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Cases in Thief River Falls: Felony Charges and Traffic Violations 7-23-2024

Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

Sheriff’s Office Cases: Jessica Lynn Nordby, 45, Thief River Falls Charge: Felony financial transaction card fraud Outcome: Stay of adjudication, $250 to $2,500 fine, $125 supervision fee, supervised probation for five years, restitution, mental health evaluation, participation in mental health services, no firearms possession, misdemeanor theft charge dismissed. Kennedy Olivia Jeann Panek, 18, Thief River… Continue reading Recent Pennington County Sheriff’s Office Cases: Financial Fraud, DWI, and Wildlife Violations 6-11-2024

American Crystal Sugar Fined $350,000 for Air Pollution Violations

EAST GRAND FORKS, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – American Crystal Sugar, operating a sugar beet processing plant in East Grand Forks, Minnesota, received a $350,000 fine from state regulators for air pollution violations. The plant, one of five operated by the cooperative in the Red River Valley, exceeded permissible levels of particulate matter and emitted high levels… Continue reading American Crystal Sugar Fined $350,000 for Air Pollution Violations

Traffic Violations in Minnesota 4-22-2024

Pennington County, MN (trfnews.i234.me) – The recent cases handled by the Minnesota State Patrol and local law enforcement reflect a variety of traffic violations across the region. Minnesota State Patrol Cases: Jaden Jon Kruse, 27, Thief River Falls: Speeding 65/50, fined $145. Nataya Joy Neadeau, 20, Red Lake: Speeding 65/60, fined $125. Karen Paul Seubert,… Continue reading Traffic Violations in Minnesota 4-22-2024